Gav

Gav

@gavanelli.bsky.social

Reading FC, punk rock, dogs, music production. Stuff like that.

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Feels a while since Reading have had what seems like such a cohesive side, and oh my, what a player Lisbie looks. Also, Rino was another level today. Class. #readingfc

These stadium upgrade promises from Couhig felt like a proper bait and switch today. The new “clean” seats were still tatty, the toilets unchanged, the concourse still filthy with broken signage, food and drink options still grim, and the “fan zone” outside? Worse than it’s ever been. #readingfc

Compare that fan zone to the Blue Collar days. Night and day. I’m veggie. Anything for me? *anything*? Nah. I’m driving, how about alcohol free beer? Seems a sensible addition… nah. Ok, I’ll get a coffee… nope. Looks like the only “new” things were a couple of PS4s and a shop that isn’t even new.

Getting tired of this overpromising and underdelivering from the club. Yes, the new sound system was an improvement, and ok, the pitch has had difficult growing conditions, but Couhig sold this as some kind of paradigm shift in the matchday experience. It felt no different. And the game..? Well…

I’ve never felt so Belgian in my whole life. I’m practically made of chocolate at this point. And/or beer that is stronger than is sensible.

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Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social

"Trying to compete with Reform not only feels inauthentic... but a betrayal of what Labour is supposed to represent. We must address the concerns and fears of voters, not play on them." Damning stuff from Sadiq Khan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Be dissatisfied, fine. Boo at half and full time if you really must, but anyone gleefully singing “sacked in the morning” at Hunt needs to have a long hard look at themselves. Absolute children. #readingfc

The way this Morecambe scenario is playing out really feels like how it would’ve gone for us if Couhig didn’t have Dai in a legal chokehold. Thoughts are with them. #readingfc

We’re also seeing at Sheffield Wednesday how it would’ve played out if Select Car hadn’t stepped in with wage support when they did. We really dodged some massive bullets somehow.

I have a feeling it’s gonna be a massive year for Charlie Savage. Really got into his groove last season and stepped up under Noel… now looking at a full, settled season under Noel, I reckon he’s gonna level up again. Bring on the Lincoln. #readingfc

Been on a completely stationary M4 for half and hour on my way to the SCL for the training ground tour. That’ll be the tour missed then 😭 #readingfc

Got to the stadium and they told us to hotfoot it to Bearwood and they’d ring ahead to tell us we’re on our way. Absolutely brilliant day in the end!

Has Joel Pereira stood on a table in the Turtle and declared he wants to stay at the club yet? I’m not there and I don’t have Twitter so who knows what’s happening anymore #readingfc

Is a new owner taking over just before a playoff final against Huddersfield again too far fetched? I mean, it went so well last time #readingfc

Gav reposted

VG from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social but as others have said the historical analogy is wrong. Chamberlain wasn't a Nazi fellow-traveller. AfD supporter and far-right propagandist Goodwin is much closer to Oswald Mosley.

dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻@davemacleod.bsky.social

“there are Neville Chamberlain’s in every generation” George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt

Haven’t lived in London for a while but used to go here loads when I did. It’s a flippin’ institution and this is absolutely shit news.

Prince Charles Cinema@princecharlescinema.com

#SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease. For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below; you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...

Absolutely massive news… “The Irishman moves from his role as Under 21 Manager to sign a contract until June 2027” …They expect the club to still exist in 2027! 🎉 🥳 🎈 #readingfc

Kind of a messed up symmetry that Wycombe away last year was such a pivotal moment in establishing a new era of hope and togetherness, while this year it marks that togetherness starting to fracture #readingfc